Coronavirus: updated advice for FLS employees
Last updated: 07 January 2021 - 4.54pm
For the latest health information, please see the NHS inform website which is updated on a daily basis.
From Tuesday 5 January 2021, mainland Scotland has moved from COVID-19 Protection Level 4 to a temporary Lockdown, with new guidance to stay at home except for essential purposes. See the Scottish Government website for more.
Check the FLS COVID Dashboard to see what activities are permitted and what will stay open during the 'stay at home' period. The dashboard reflects SG guidance published 4 January 2021 and will be updated as soon as possible following any further changes.
This page contains FLS guidance to support you in your role and to help keep you safe and well at work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you have any new concerns or questions not covered in the below guidance, please contact the appropriate team directly. All contact details are available on the Saltire COVID-19 staff information page (only accessible via the SCOTS network).
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- Scottish Government information and support
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